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Clastic rock

earth science Maturity 7-9

Some rocks are made of small bits.

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Conglomérat.jpg
These bits come from old rocks. The bits can be tiny or big.
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GLMsed.jpg
They stick together to make new rock. This is how the Earth changes. Can you find a rock outside?

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